Dubai’s booming food trading sector offers global entrepreneurs a prime opportunity to tap into international markets. This guide provides a comprehensive roadmap for setting up a food trading company in Dubai, from choosing the right jurisdiction and securing licenses to understanding compliance and estimating costs. With tax incentives, strategic location, and advanced logistics, Dubai stands out as an ideal hub for food import and export ventures.
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Building the Future We Imagine: Why Culture, Not Charity, Will Skill Africa’s Youth
On World Youth Skills Day 2025, Kayode Adebayo explores why Africa must look inward to build a future driven by youth and culture—not charity. With over 60% of its population under 25, Africa stands at a unique crossroads. This article argues that true transformation will come not from imported models, but from empowering the continent’s creative economy. Spotlighting the work of Arts Connect Africa (ACA) and Ckrowd, Adebayo outlines how training, infrastructure, and cultural policy must align to unlock Africa’s next generation of creative leaders.
220 New Irrigation Plots Boost Rural Farming with Climate-Smart Solutions
Green Fuel has launched 220 new irrigation plots in Chisumbanje, Zimbabwe, empowering rural smallholder farmers with climate-smart agriculture, year-round irrigation, and sustainable land use. This initiative is part of a broader program transforming dryland farming through WaterWise techniques and integrated agri-energy systems.
Art, Philanthropy and Global Recognition: The TOP CHARITY Auction’s Role in Elevating African Art and Luxury Giving
The TOP CHARITY Auction has reimagined luxury philanthropy by blending high art, global culture, and impactful giving. Recognized as Europe’s Best Luxury Auction Event, it not only raises millions for charitable causes but also serves as a global platform for promoting African art and fostering cultural exchange between Africa and Europe.
Lessons learned in building a pan-African impact sourcing model
This article by Lizelle Strydom, Managing Director of CareerBox Africa, explores key lessons in building a pan-African impact sourcing model to address youth unemployment. Drawing on experiences from South Africa, Kenya, Rwanda, and Ghana, the piece outlines how workplace readiness training, soft skills development, and inclusive hiring are transforming lives and empowering the next generation across the continent.
Microplastics and the South African health crisis no one’s talking about
South Africa is facing an escalating health and environmental crisis driven by microplastic pollution, with over 80% of freshwater sources contaminated. As plastic waste continues to outpace recycling infrastructure, microplastics are entering the food chain and human body, posing serious long-term health risks. Fortis X offers a solution with Africa’s first 100% plant-based, biodegradable packaging—helping reduce exposure to toxic plastic particles and protect ecosystems and public health.
Durban’s uMhlanga Booms with R1.4 Billion Oceans North Tower Launch and R1.3 Billion Leisure Development Plan
Durban’s uMhlanga continues its rise as a top real estate investment hub with the launch of the R1.4 billion Oceans North Tower—featuring 258 luxury ocean-facing apartments—and a planned R1.3 billion leisure development in the South Tower. The mixed-use precinct, which includes Oceans Mall and Radisson Blu Hotel, has already created over 25,000 jobs and champions inclusive, Black-owned economic growth in KwaZulu-Natal.
Domains of Innovation – Why USScience.com, UKScience.com, and AustraliaScience.com Are Branding Gold for Startups and Tech Futures
This article dives into why USScience.com, UKScience.com, and AustraliaScience.com are more than just domains—they’re essential branding tools for startups in artificial intelligence, blockchain, and deep tech. Learn how these geo-targeted names provide clarity, credibility, and commercial potential.
Africa’s flavours to drive its hospitality boom
Africa’s food and beverage sector is becoming a cornerstone of the continent’s luxury hospitality boom. As global hotel brands deepen their footprint across Africa, partnerships with top chefs and a focus on indigenous cuisine are redefining African fine dining. With Cape Town named the world’s top food city and investment rising in markets like Nigeria, Mauritius, and Egypt, African flavours are poised to become a key global differentiator in luxury travel and tourism.
Global experts launch elite fundraising course to reinvent African fundraising
A groundbreaking executive course titled Fundraising for African Nonprofits will launch in Nairobi from August 26–28, 2025. Designed to equip African civil society leaders with strategic, sustainable fundraising skills, the course is led by Impact Africa Consulting in partnership with Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and other top institutions. Participants will gain real-world tools, mentorship, and a professional development certificate to help them navigate a shifting global funding landscape.